Joanne "Jo" R. Furhoff

Joanne “Jo” R. Furhoff, age 89, of Cedar Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Mt. Pleasant. She was born March 9, 1936 in Detroit, the daughter of August and Ruth (Gobat) Furhoff. Jo was a member of Cedar Springs United Methodist Church. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master’s in Education. She taught in country schools and in Sparta Public Schools for 32 years. She was very proud of being a teacher and cared for all her students. Jo was an avid reader and loved traveling the world with Shirley. She enjoyed stitchery projects, crocheting and collecting native artifacts. Jo will be missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her life partner, Shirley Neff; brother, Bob Furhoff; sister-in-law, Joyce Seeley; nephews, Greg (Tammy) Seeley, Todd (Michelle) Seeley; niece, Karen (Emmett) Purtill; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jo was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2025 at K.E Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Bill Johnson, officiating. Donations may be made to the Cedar Springs Community Food Pantry.